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Posted in Lifestyle on 19 Sep 2014
Get to know the online dating basics
A lot has changed since the internet came along. There once was a time when if two people liked each other they would simply talk to each other; nowadays all it takes is a short SMS conversation, a couple of clicks, and an emoticon or two and any number of physical interactions can occur.
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Posted in Lifestyle on 19 Sep 2014
Getting married? Are you crazy?
I knew a couple once that spent $50,000 on their wedding day. They booked the biggest Cathedral they could find but due to its immense size were unable to even come close to filling it. The silence as the bride slowly walked down the aisle with no one around her was deafening.
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Posted in Travel on 19 Sep 2014
Places to go that everyone hasn't already been to
Isn't it annoying when your dream holiday destination gets all-too-quickly overshadowed by the opinion of someone who's already been there? The trick is to go somewhere different and be the voice of experience.
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Posted in Food & Health on 05 Sep 2014
What's the deal with ‘shredding' in the gym?
Shredding. It may not sound like the most inviting activity ever created but it's a trend that's having incredible results. Shredding is exactly what it sounds like – shredding fat like your life depends on it.
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Posted in Food & Health on 29 Aug 2014
3 Cheap meals you need to know when moving out
For young adults there is no status-quo breaking experience like moving out of home for the first time. The excitement of independence, no parental supervision, and dreams of week-long house parties blind the young to the boring things they will need to sort out: bills and food.
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Posted in Lifestyle on 25 Aug 2014
How to attract the opposite sex
When it comes to impressing the opposite sex there's more to think about than looking good. Your pre-date regime will only get you so far and no matter how good your scent is there are way more important things you'll need to consider.
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Posted in Lifestyle on 30 Jul 2014
Biggest wedding regrets – the brides have spoken!
It's supposed to go down in history as the happiest day of your life, but surprising new stats prove that a whopping 82% of brides would opt to do things differently if they had their big day again. But what would they change?
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Posted in Lifestyle on 25 Jul 2014
MH17: What we know so far
Late last week people worldwide reacted in collective horror as Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 en route to Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam blew up in the skies over Eastern Ukraine taking the lives of all 298 passengers and crew. Not only was this the second high-profile incident in four months regarding a civilian aircraft but in a macabre twist-of-fate it was the second incident where Malaysian Airlines was the operator of the craft.
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Posted in Food & Health on 03 Jul 2014
Everything you need to know about changing your career mid-career
We're brought up to believe that we should figure out what we want to study when we're kids, study it, and then become it for the rest of our lives. Seems a little insane really.
Those who don't think that's a rational way to approach working life, or who've discovered new interests and talents later in life may be left feeling a little lost as to how they tackle a career change.
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Posted in Money on 30 Jun 2014
What's the best bank for you in 2014?
Australian banks are among the biggest in the world, with the brands of ANZ and Commonwealth Bank being rated more valuable than oil giant Shell or social media company Twitter, but does bigger mean better for your finances?
According to the Australian Bankers' Association, it is important to shop around when choosing the right bank, with the first tip being to talk to your existing bank about whether they can match rival offerings.
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Posted in Lifestyle on 25 Jun 2014
5 life-changing sporting events you've got to experience
There's nothing quite like the atmosphere in a sports arena when the tension and passion of thousands of people is running high. Take a look at some of the best live sporting events – official and unofficial.
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Posted in Food & Health on 23 Jun 2014
The Dos and Don'ts of eating out on a diet
When you're determined to lose weight, eating out can be one of the most challenging and stressful parts of the process.
But you needn't cancel social plans or munch on a lettuce leaf in order to reach your goals. With a little forward planning, you can enjoy nights out and still drop the pounds.
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Posted in Travel on 20 Jun 2014
The 5 top honeymoon destinations for adrenaline junkies
With the wedding plans leaving you frazzled, you'd be forgiven for wanting a honeymoon on the beach with nothing but each other and the sound of the rolling waves.
But the adrenaline junkie inside won't stand for that…
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Posted in Food & Health on 18 Jun 2014
Can't be bothered with the gym? Check the 5 best alternatives
To some people, the gym is a community. For other people, the grunting, the sweaty bodies, the unflattering mirrors and the lycra are a little off-putting – to say the least. The good news is there's loads of other ways to whip your body into shape without ever setting foot in a gym.
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Posted in Technology on 17 Jun 2014
Why you DON'T need a technology detox
‘Put down your phone and take a break' they say, ‘it'll be fun' they say… Be careful, don't do it!
What's the obsession with this modern fulfilment for a ‘tech detox' anyway? Maybe that's what's actually hazardous for our health.
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Posted in Travel on 17 Jun 2014
Five holidays all foodies should have on their bucket list
You might say you love food, but you don't love it enough unless you're actually booking a holiday around your passion. It's time to pack up a loved one and prime your tastebuds for a foodie's trip of a lifetime.
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Posted in Money on 16 May 2014
4 simple lifestyle changes that will save you over $5,000 a year
Australia was recently rated the world's fourth most expensive country to live in by the International Comparison Program. The “Lucky Country” now only trails Bermuda, Norway and Switzerland as the costliest place for your finances, well ahead of the United Kingdom and even Japan.
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Posted in Travel on 16 May 2014
The world's most wacky and unusual festivals
From crowning a frog princess to throwing moose poo from a helicopter in the name of joy, people all over the world just love celebrating crazy things. If you ever needed proof that people are nuts, check out some of the planet's most unusual festivals.
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Posted in Lifestyle on 16 May 2014
How to create the ultimate man cave
First of all, let us congratulate you – if you're reading this then you're considering a man cave, which puts you in the top percentile of lucky men.
But how carefully are you considering your options? A man cave is not to be taken lightly.
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Posted in Money on 16 May 2014
How much insurance cover does the average family really need?
Australians are happy to insure their cars, but surprisingly, few have any protection against the even bigger threat of a loss of income. With research showing one in five families will be financially impacted by the death of a parent, serious accident or illness, how much cover does the average family need?
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Posted in Travel on 16 May 2014
Five ways of travelling you've never heard of
Got a case of the travel bug? There are more ways to see the world than just from a plane, luxury hotel or backpacker's hostel. From volunteering projects to house swapping with a stranger, we reveal five different ways to explore the globe.
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Posted in Food & Health on 16 May 2014
We expose the secrets of a personal trainer's weekly routine
They're in shape for a living… but how much exercise do they really do?
For a personal trainer, their body is their most effective marketing tool. It's likely if they look great, they'll have a waiting list of clients clambering to know their secrets.
For most people, the idea of looking great conjures up ideas of hours and hours spent in the gym. But, when your job is to teach others to workout, you'll have the knowledge to create the most efficient workouts.
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Posted in Food & Health on 16 May 2014
Cardio or weights - What's really the best?
The age-old question of ‘which is better; cardio or weights?' is a bit like asking ‘what's more important in a Greek salad; olives or feta?' The answer is that they are both vital components and neither should be overlooked.
Most of us have a preference when we hit the gym floor, whether it's zoning out on the treadmill or grunting through a few heavy sets of squats in the weights room. But, to maximize both your aesthetic and health goals, you need to include both.
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Posted in Lifestyle on 16 May 2014
The best 5 cities in the world for young single people to live
You've got your whole life to settle down, buy a house and raise the obligatory family, so don't let anyone tell you that while you're young, free and single you shouldn't skip to foreign shores and have some fun.
If the opportunity arises for you to experience singledom somewhere exciting, we've got a few ideas up our sleeve…
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Posted in Lifestyle on 16 May 2014
Before they were famous they were sports stars!
It seems a life spent on the field isn't too dissimilar to a life spent on the stage – especially for these celebs, whose lust for the limelight started in sports but soon moved elsewhere.
Here's our favourite selection of celebrities who were once-upon-a-time sports stars.
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Posted in Travel on 15 May 2014
Top five cities for a romantic break
Whether you're still in the honeymoon stage (lucky!) or a long-term relationship, taking a break together can be one of the best things you do as a couple. However, there are lots of things to consider when it comes to finding the perfect romantic retreat.
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Posted in Technology on 15 May 2014
The apps all parents should really know about
From talking to strangers across the globe to classmate cyber bulling, there's a million and one ways for kids to get themselves into some serious trouble online. And as soon as you get them a smartphone (to ironically keep them safe) you open yourself up to a whole new world of worry.
Here's the apps you need to become familiar with pronto:
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Posted in Money on 15 May 2014
Should you rush to get private health insurance?
Private healthcare consumers recently saw the biggest fee hike in nearly a decade. Premiums increased by an average of 6.2 per cent, while rebates were also scaled back to 96.8 per cent of the policy amount in what seemed to be a double hit to the pocket.
Although changes to rebate thresholds on July 1st may reduce some costs, Australians are left wondering why they should effectively pay twice for their healthcare.
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Posted in Sport on 15 May 2014
Real bad sports: 5 sporting tantrums worth remembering
Tantrums in the sporting arena are somewhat understandable – for every dream-come-true, another is shattered.
What happens next however, is often a display of unsportsmanlike behaviour. For the spectator, this can also be known as ‘memorable viewing'.
We're not condoning…
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Posted in Money on 14 May 2014
How to create a personal budget and stick to it
“Budgeting” conjures up images of politicians in dull suits reporting the nation's finances, or worse, personal spending cuts you would rather not make.
But if celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Miley Cyrus (in her Hannah Montana days) can be frugal, then maybe saving money is easier than you think.
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Posted in Travel on 14 May 2014
Hotels from hell - The reviews you won't believe exist
Those in the know will have seen Gordon Ramsey's Hotel Hell; the show in which he endures the worst hotels in the world so guests like us don't have to. From creepy critters to downright unforgivable food, there are more hotels from hell out there than even Gordon can keep up with. Let's look at some of the worst, and what other people have to say about them.
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